Herb Salad Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce Reviews

Although several varieties of basil are used in Southeast Asia, the most common-called rau que in Vietnam and bai gaprow in Thailand-is generally referred to as Thai basil in Asian markets on this side of the Pacific. The leaves are slightly darker and narrower than the more familiar Italian basil and have purple stems and flowers. Rau que has a distinctively pungent anise flavor, but Italian basil is a perfectly acceptable substitute.

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These were amazing...I'm glad it was suggested to double up on the rice paper because they do tear very easily. I made the peanut sauce a little spicier than suggested and I think it made the dish. Also, I used fewer herbs and more cucumber, peanuts, and carrots than suggested. The herbs were just too strong for the suggested amount.

Made them for the second time this weekend to take to our neighborhood Pot Luck. Made 12, served cut in half, and every piece went. They received many compliments.
Did not like them that much the first time, but decided to try again, since my husband really liked them. Used Extra Thin Rice Paper the second time (harder to work with, but much better results). Also used cucumbers, as suggested by other review, and liked that much better. Now I will make them on a regular basis.